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Baker Mayfield earns Big 12 player of week

Oklahoma star quarterback Baker Mayfield, the former Lake Travis High standout, earned Big 12 offensive player of the week honors.

Mayfield was masterful in conquering Ohio State on the road. He completed 27 of his 35 passes for 386 yards and three touchdowns. The Sooners scored on five of its final seven possessions.

Kansas State’s Kendall Adams earned defensive honors. He returned both an interception and fumble for touchdowns.

West Virginia quarterback Will Grier, who threw for 325 yards and five touchdowns, was named newcomer of the week while Oklahoma State kicker Matt Ammendola was honored for special teams. Ammendola scored 14 points, a total that included a career-long 53-yard field goal.